Multi-Information Distribution System for Software Defined Radios
ID: N241-007Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Multi-Information Distribution System for Software Defined Radios

Agency

Department of DefenseN/A

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTHYear: 2024

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2479689

Additional Information

https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Nov 29, 2023 12:00 AM
  2. 2
    Open Jan 3, 2024 12:00 AM
  3. 3
    Next Submission Due Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Close Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for their SBIR 24.1 BAA solicitation. The specific topic of the solicitation is "Multi-Information Distribution System for Software Defined Radios" and is under the branch of the Navy. The objective of this research is to develop and test a Development, Security, and Operations (DSO) Pipeline for a Software Defined Radio (SDR) Capability. The project aims to improve the engineering support structure, governance, and technical authority of the PMA/PMW-101 Software Baseline, with a focus on software performance, Cyber Security, regression testing, verification, and validation. The innovation aspect includes implementing Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO) and Zero Trust (ZT) policies into the DSO Pipeline. The goal is to push low-risk, cyber secure, deployable software products to customers for integration into their System of Systems. The project will be conducted in two phases, with Phase I focusing on research and development of approaches for adopting DSO policies and Phase II involving the development of a prototype capable of transitioning selected capabilities into the desired DSO Environment(s). The project may involve classified work in Phase II. The selected contractor must be U.S. owned and operated with no foreign influence. The project duration and funding specifics are not provided in the document. For more information and to access the solicitation, visit the DOD SBIR website.

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